ID3v1 tags are fixed length, and are usually tagged onto the end of the file. They're fairly restricted in terms of what they'll let you put in them.

ID3v2 tags are variable length, and can appear anywhere in the file (usually at the beginning, though), and they're more freeform, e.g. there's about 7 different types of artist tag, and space for lyrics and album covers, etc.

Simply, grab yourself a good tag editor, and strip out all of the junk.


Roger - not necessarily speaking for empeg